Well, no. The arms are unlovely, to me, but I kinda like the orange one, bottom right of the page. There seem to be subtle variations. At least this has credit as perhaps the prototype Adirondack chair ?
SDR
outdoor furniture
I agree with Kevin. The original Westport is a fantastic design, and is clearly the starting point for E.L. Wright's abstracted version. The big flat (parallel to the ground, unlike the new versions...) arms are very practical for the summer libation and a book. It is not unrelated to Rietveld's De Stijl chairs.
Here's an even finer one:
http://lumberjocks.com/projects/55282
Here's an even finer one:
http://lumberjocks.com/projects/55282
Outdoor furniture
I still would cast my vote for the hardoy butterfly chairs. They are the most convenient and comfortable outdoor chairs I have. In the summer, I sit on the terrace reading, dozing or watching the changing light on the San Gabriel mountains in these chairs. Every winter we just store the covers and stack the chairs in a corner of our terrace.
It would be much better as grass.gwdan wrote:Thanks for all of your interest and information. It was very helpful.
Originally the lanai was grass. 20+ years ago someone changed it to concrete. We hope to return it to grass. This change seems essential to maintain the calming effect created by the extended views from the doors and windows.
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This wonderful Lani is an extension of the interior spaces. So if that is true it would be appropriate to use furniture that one finds in the interior also in the Lani.
Your board and sunken battens of the interior are used also at the exterior.
There are many excellent exterior finishes that can be applied to a piece used out of doors. Have a couple chairs and a small table fabricated, (something that relates to what already exists) apply an exterior finish, & sit back and enjoy.
"Where does the garden end and the house begin...where does the house end and the garden begin?"
Your board and sunken battens of the interior are used also at the exterior.
There are many excellent exterior finishes that can be applied to a piece used out of doors. Have a couple chairs and a small table fabricated, (something that relates to what already exists) apply an exterior finish, & sit back and enjoy.
"Where does the garden end and the house begin...where does the house end and the garden begin?"
Thank you SDR for posting the pics.
Picture 1.
You can see the Heg tables...one in the interior and one on the terrace.
The difference being the exterior one's top is not edge glued but rather spaces used for drainage.
Picture 2.
Close up of table.
Picture 3.
Hassock, table , chairs and planter all relate to each other. All have had Sikkens applied years ago. The table was designed by Wright and built 1954.
The chairs and planter were designed and built by myself in 2007.
Hassock designed by Wright and built by Mike Holubar.
In two of the pictures you can see Russel Woodard chairs and table.
We love them and they do not take up any space.
Picture 1.
You can see the Heg tables...one in the interior and one on the terrace.
The difference being the exterior one's top is not edge glued but rather spaces used for drainage.
Picture 2.
Close up of table.
Picture 3.
Hassock, table , chairs and planter all relate to each other. All have had Sikkens applied years ago. The table was designed by Wright and built 1954.
The chairs and planter were designed and built by myself in 2007.
Hassock designed by Wright and built by Mike Holubar.
In two of the pictures you can see Russel Woodard chairs and table.
We love them and they do not take up any space.
Very handsome pieces, both yours and Wright's designs, and making a lovely ensemble. And such a nice selection of wood and a sturdy-looking finish. Just grand.
You chair looks at least as comfortable as an Adirondack. Do they take cushions, or have you found that unnecessary -- as in the Adirondack ?
You mentioned the use, outdoors, of furniture designed originally for inside use -- if I understood you correctly. I agree very much with that concept, though I'm not sure if the present photos illustrate that idea to the fullest. Perhaps you were thinking of the hexagonal table and not the seating pieces ?
SDR
You chair looks at least as comfortable as an Adirondack. Do they take cushions, or have you found that unnecessary -- as in the Adirondack ?
You mentioned the use, outdoors, of furniture designed originally for inside use -- if I understood you correctly. I agree very much with that concept, though I'm not sure if the present photos illustrate that idea to the fullest. Perhaps you were thinking of the hexagonal table and not the seating pieces ?
SDR
Your chair design recalls the Gerrit Rietveld crate furniture:
http://www.architonic.com/dcsht/slatted ... um/4102087
Good stuff!
http://www.architonic.com/dcsht/slatted ... um/4102087
Good stuff!
The chairs are very much influenced by the Aidrondack and yes G. Rietveld.
I was referring to the Hex. table and hassocks as pieces that were designed for interior use but with the right finish (that blocks damaging UV) can do well out doors.
I understand why Wright suggested building 8,10 or more of the hassocks. He knew they possibly could be put to work in all the interior spaces, as well as on the terraces of his usonians.
Yes the chairs do have back and seat cushions that are used when we spend any extended amount of time on the terrace. But when not in use we store them in the utility room for we have numerous birds which are constantly creating droppings. Of course they are excellent at hitting the cushions.
As for the GW Lani... I see a chair, with arms, possibly with a perforation on the back or arm. A motif that takes its cue from the simple semi- open Lani facade.
I was referring to the Hex. table and hassocks as pieces that were designed for interior use but with the right finish (that blocks damaging UV) can do well out doors.
I understand why Wright suggested building 8,10 or more of the hassocks. He knew they possibly could be put to work in all the interior spaces, as well as on the terraces of his usonians.
Yes the chairs do have back and seat cushions that are used when we spend any extended amount of time on the terrace. But when not in use we store them in the utility room for we have numerous birds which are constantly creating droppings. Of course they are excellent at hitting the cushions.
As for the GW Lani... I see a chair, with arms, possibly with a perforation on the back or arm. A motif that takes its cue from the simple semi- open Lani facade.